Sega of America has updated the official site for Shining Tears to unveil an official release date for the game. The game, which originally was only announced for a generalized March date, is now officially scheduled to release on March 22.

Shining Tears tells the tale of a young man who has lost his memory and finds himself caught in a war he does not understand. The city he lives in is under siege, and the reason, he is told, revolves around two magical rings of power. In a journey of discovery, the boy and his friends soon realize the terrifying truth about the world they live in. Along the way, they fortify themselves with ever more powerful weaponry, spells, and a rotating cast of allies. Shining Tears will have an MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of $39.99 and be rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB.